ENTITLED An Act to extend the notification period for possession of a concealed pistol in the state capitol.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That § 22-14-24 be AMENDED:

22-14-24. Possession in a county courthouse or state capitol--Exceptions to penalty.

The provisions of § 22-14-23 do not apply to:

(1) The lawful performance of official duties by an officer, agent, or employee of the United States, the state, political subdivision thereof, or a municipality, who is authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of law or who is an officer of the court;

(2) The possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon by a judge or magistrate;

(3) The possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon by a federal or state official, or by a member of the armed services if such possession is authorized by law;

(4) The possession of a concealed pistol in the state capitol by a qualified law enforcement officer or a qualified retired law enforcement officer in accordance with the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, 18 U.S.C. § 926B-C;

(5) The possession of a concealed pistol anywhere in the state capitol, other than in the Supreme Court chamber or other access-controlled private office under the supervision of security personnel, by any person not otherwise referenced in this section, provided:

(a) The person possessing the concealed pistol holds an enhanced permit issued in accordance with § 23-7-53;

(b) At least twenty-four hours prior to initially entering the state capitol with a concealed pistol, the person notifies the superintendent of the Division of Highway Patrol, orally or in writing, that the person intends to possess a concealed pistol in the state capitol;

(c) The notification required under this subdivision:

(i) Includes the date on which or the range of dates during which the person intends to possess a concealed pistol in the state capitol, provided the range of dates may not extend beyond December thirty-first of each year; and

(ii) May be renewed, as necessary and without limit; and

(6) The lawful carrying of a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a county courthouse incident to a hunter safety or a gun safety course or for any other lawful purposes.

An Act to extend the notification period for possession of a concealed pistol in the state capitol.

I certify that the attached Act originated in the: Senate as Bill No. 98 Secretary of the Senate President of the Senate Attest: Secretary of the Senate Speaker of the House Attest: Chief Clerk Senate Bill No. 98 File No. ____ Chapter No. ______

Received at this Executive Office this _____ day of _____________, 2020 at ____________M. By for the Governor The attached Act is hereby approved this ________ day of ______________, A.D., 2020 Governor STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, ss. Office of the Secretary of State Filed ____________, 2020 at _________ o'clock __M. Secretary of State By Asst. Secretary of State